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🍓 Eat, Run & Be Berry! 🍓

Run through the rolling scenic course at Forest Park! Choose between a 5K or a 5 Miler and enjoy some really sweet treats thanks to our sponsor: All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!


Strawberry Fest 5K & 5M
June 7, 2026
 9AM Start - Rain or Shine
FREE Kiddie Dash 8:30AM

Forest Park, Queens
Woodhaven Blvd., Forest Park Dr.
 Woodhaven, NY 11421


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For public transportation please check out this link

NYC STRAWBERRY FEST MEDAL & TEE!

   

REGISTRATION OPTIONS & PRICING

Total may vary, based on additional options, such as donations.

EVENT
EARLY BIRD
MAY 17
RACE DAY
IN PERSON 5K
$44.15*
$47.26*
$49.33*
IN PERSON 5 MILE
$49.33*
$52.43*
$54.50*
VIRTUAL 5K
$49.33*
$49.33*
$49.33*
VIRTUAL 5 MILE
$54.50*
$54.50*
$54.50*
ADD-ON BIB MAILING
$10.35*
$10.35*
UNAVAILABLE

*Includes processing fee

  • Register 3 weeks in advance for your name on your bib!

  • Register 3 weeks in advance for your name on your bib!

  • Includes Shirt, Medal and Name on your bib!

  • Includes Shirt, Medal and Name on your bib!

Not a Greater Long Island Running Club (GLIRC) member? Join HERE!

$4.33
$49.33

Teal & Steel Membership – save on this race and more!

Enjoy exclusive perks for beginners, walkers, racers, and lifelong runners.

Learn more here.

PARTICIPANT INFO

THANK YOU FOR YOUR ADDITIONAL SUPPORT

100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501 (c) 3 non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement. Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.

Suggested Amounts
$0.00
$49.33

JOIN OR CREATE A TEAM (optional)

Would you like to join or create a team?

TEAM ROSTER


READ & INITIAL TO AGREE

Registration fees are used toward race expenses and cannot be returned once you sign up.

ALL FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE

Nor are they transferable from year to year. Once you are signed up, race fees are used for race expenses and cannot be returned.

In consideration of accepting this entry, I understand and agree to be legally bound hereby for myself, my heirs, executors, administrators, successors and waive, release and hold harmless Never Stop Running Foundation Strawberry Fest 5K & 5M, Forest Park, The Borough of Queens, elitefeats inc., and any volunteers and all race sponsors and their agents, employees and representatives for any and all injuries, claims, liabilities and causes of action related to my participation in this event. I attest that I am physically fit and have sufficiently trained for the completion of this event and that my condition has been verified by a licensed medical doctor. I further grant permission to any of the foregoing organizations to take and use photographs, video, and recordings or any other record of this event for any purpose whatsoever.

If signed by a parent, the parent agrees to release and hold the above-named organizations and persons harmless of any claims which may be asserted by or on behalf of the entrant as well.

Add Purchase Protection for a small fee and get a 100% refund of your event purchase if you're prevented from attending due to a qualifying unforeseen circumstance. See all that's covered.

Purchase Protection will give you a 100% refund should you encounter:

Sudden illness or injury
Death in the family
Transportation Failure
Employment Obligations
Acts of Nature
Crime & Home Emergency

Get a 100% refund of your original event purchase, including taxes and fees, if a qualifying unforeseen circumstance prevents you from attending. Certain exclusions apply. Not valid for events, attendees, or travel outside the USA. Purchase Protection is not insurance and is charged separately. Read full terms and conditions.

$49.33

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Location Information

  • Forest Park
  • Woodhaven Bl, Forest Park Dr, Woodhaven, NY, 11421 US
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🍓 Eat, Run & Be Berry! 🍓

Run through the rolling scenic course at Forest Park! Choose between a 5K or a 5 Miler and enjoy some really sweet treats thanks to our sponsor: All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Strawberry Fest 5K & 5M
June 7, 2026
 9AM Start - Rain or Shine
FREE Kiddie Fun Run 8:30AM

Forest Park, Queens
Woodhaven Blvd., Forest Park Dr.
 Woodhaven, NY 11421


PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

For public transportation please check out this link

NYC STRAWBERRY FEST MEDAL & TEE!

AMENITIES

'Informal' bag check as elitefeats cannot take responsibility for any personal belongings. There will be an informal area to leave race belongings in the staging area.

Bathrooms are located within a few minutes walk from start & finish.

Hydration will be provided at finish line.

High Quality Refreshments provided by All Round Foods & Waterloo Sparkling Water!

Virtual Option: Compete virtually. You have from the first day of the event and a full week to log your time and up to 5 photos! Your items will begin shipping the first day of the event. More info at the bottom of the page.

AGE GROUP ONLINE RECOGNITION

There will be no awards, but if you want to see how you stack up these standings will be posted online and texted/emailed to you.

Top 1 F/M/X: Overall

Top 1 F/M/X: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, 90+

COURSE

5K = Out & Back .3 miles, then Out & Back x1 (5K Turnaround located on map below)

5 Miler = Out and Back x2 (5M Turnaround located on map below)
Check out the certified course HERE

IMPORTANT MESSAGE TO NON-5K PARTICIPANTS:
You must run through the finish line mats for EACH loop for accurate split times and synced split and finish line photos.

Munsee Lenape/Canarsie Lands / Forest Park, Queens*

BATHROOMS - Restrooms located near finish line.

PUBLIC TRANSPORATION - Click HERE

GETTING YOUR BIB

In-Person options: 
Please see the event staff starting one hour before the event start time.

Have your bib mailed to you prior to the race for $10! *(must be registered 10 days in advance to get a bib mailed)

Wearing Your Bib:
The mid-torso is the sweet spot for accurate results. Please be sure to wear your bib just above your belly button, right side up, for best read-rates. Do not fold, crumple or cut your bib in any way. It must be visible to onlookers and not get in the way of your arms/legs. Please use four pins, or four alternative-securing gear such as race magnets, in each corner to ensure proper placement and visibility.

Virtual: 
Your bib will be mailed directly to you beginning the Monday prior. Please allow 3-5 days to receive after signing up late. If you don't get your bib in the mail by race day, please use the live chat at elitefeats.com to confirm your shipping address (include an apartment number if applicable)

MORE ABOUT THE EVENT

100% of donations benefit the Never Stop Running Foundation; a 501(c)(3) non-profit that supports athletic and charitable events as they raise awareness and foster community involvement.  Never Stop Running Foundation also supports and develops elite athletes at the local, national and international level.


QUESTIONS

[email protected]

RESULTS & PHOTOS

LIVE Online/Email/Text Results and FREE Video & Same-day finish line pics
Find Misc Photos on Facebook @elitefeats



VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS

TRACKING YOUR DISTANCE
4 Laps to one Mile on a Track
Treadmill
MapMyRun.com
Find a Certified USATF Course
Some events display course maps at elitefeats.com
Many parks have measured 'fitness' trails open to the public
 Download free app Strava & hit 'Record'

HOW TO POST TIMES
1. Cover ground whenever & wherever you'd like!
2. On Start Date visit elitefeats.com/Results - search this event.
3. Search your name - click Update.
4. Enter your time.
5. Optional upload up to 5 photos.

WHEN TO POST
EARLY REGISTRANTS (before start day) can start posting times ON start day!
LATE REGISTRANTS (after start day) allow up to 24 hours to post times.
BIB MAILING begins Monday prior to start day. If you register after this, please allow 3-5 business days to receive.
You don't need the bib to participate, it's a keepsake!

SPONSORED BY

UPCOMING COACHING



*Proud partners with Rising Hearts and the Running on Native Lands Initiative. As we continue to host, and work with non-profits, on endurance events to raise awareness for community projects we will, in conjunction, take this opportunity to recognize and support Indigenous Peoples and communities by staying committed to acknowledging the lands we have access and privilege to run on. To help build more inclusive spaces and communities or to learn more: Running on Native Lands Toolkit. 

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